Repair Procedures - 2.4L: Inspection: Notes

Starter Solenoid Inspection

1. Disconnect the lead wire from the M-terminal of solenoid switch.
2. Connect the battery as shown in the illustration. If the starter pinion pops out, it is working properly.
   NOTE:

   To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.

   Fig 1: Connecting Battery To The Solenoid Switch

   Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
3. Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. If the pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working properly.
   NOTE:

   To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.

   Fig 2: Disconnecting The Battery From The M Terminal

   Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
4. Disconnect the battery also from the body. If the pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly.
   NOTE:

   To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.

   Fig 3: Disconnecting The Battery From The Body

   Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

Free Running Inspection

1. Place the starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws and connect a fully-charged 12-volt battery to starter motor as follows.
2. Connect a test ammeter (150-ampere scale) and carbon pile rheostats shown in the illustration.
3. Connect a voltmeter (15-volt scale) across starter motor.
   Fig 4: Identifying Starter Wiring Schematic

   Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
4. Rotate carbon pile to the off position.
5. Connect the battery cable from battery's negative post to the starter motor body.
6. Adjust until battery voltage shown on the voltmeter reads 11 volts.
7. Confirm that the maximum amperage is within the specifications and that the starter motor turns smoothly and freely.

   Items	Current (Max.)	Speed (Min.)
   Non-ISG type	95 A	2, 400 rpm